Honor 8A vs Nubia Neo 5
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 10/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor 8A
Nubia Neo 5
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 21 points higher (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Honor 8A (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 8A | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | — | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Weight | 150 g | — | |
| Price | $140 | — |
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Honor 8A (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (51/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 21 points (31/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor 8A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.